Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is welcoming yesterday’s successful passing of Bill 55. The bill that passed third and final reading yesterday, is significantly improved from the one that was introduced in April, says Campbell. “Over the past two months, I have spoken to thousands of people across […]
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Submitted On Saturday (June 16), rare beautiful blue and purple Northern Lights appeared in the skies and were visible across Canada and the northern U.S. The combination of two solar flares striking the Earth were powerful enough to produce a geomagnetic storm and the resulting Aurora Borealis. This photo was […]
Press Release “Rainy Lake has always been important to the Anishinaabe of this region,” says Chief Janice Henderson of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. “The district needs to work harder to understand the history and the importance of reconciling the many claims and issues First Nations have had with the way land […]
Robin McCormick Members of the Devlin T.O.P.S. took part in Friday’s “Relay for Life” in Fort Frances in honour of long-time member Jeanine Shine, who passed away earlier this year after a courageous battle with cancer. The club had a goal to raise $3,000 but were ecstatic to almost double […]
Press Release The Mine Centre School official grand-opening celebration last Wednesday was a tremendous success with students, staff, families, community members, and Rainy River District School Board representatives on hand to take part in the festivities. As a school that is rich in aboriginal culture, the celebration began with a […]
Dave Ogilvie A flea market at the fairgrounds in Emo will be held this Sunday (June 24) from 1-3 p.m. All interested vendors are encouraged to contact Marie Whiting (487-2323), but last-minute vendors also will be accepted. A previous flea market held there was successful, with six vendors and more […]
Press Release The Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) and the Assisted Living Action Group (A.L.A.G.) send a big “thank you” to everyone who either has completed the online Aging At Home survey for Older Adults in the Rainy River District at www.ffsalt.com or a paper copy. An extra big […]
Press Release “Rainy Lake has always been important to the Anishinaabe of this region,” says Chief Janice Henderson of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. “The district needs to work harder to understand the history and the importance of reconciling the many claims and issues First Nations have had with the way land […]
Staff Local producers are concerned about a cattle fraud scheme that possibly could impact sales at the Stratton sales barn. A story in the Stonewall Argus and Teulon Times in Stonewall, Man. last Monday noted Ronald Samuel Way, 50, of Orangeville, Ont. had been charged with multiple counts of false […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is holding a window display contest to celebrate Canada Day. Businesses are invited to show their Canadian pride and deck their windows out in style! This year, we want to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and show our royal ties both past […]
the MNR The Umbrella rig, also known as an Alabama rig, has garnered considerable attention since a U.S. professional bass angler used it to win a large bass tournament in Alabama in October, 2011. The subsequent publicity has made it one of the most sought-after pieces of tackle in the […]
Lucas Punkari Even though the number of players in Fort Frances Youth Soccer was down this year compared to what it has been in the past, president Dave Berry still feels the 2012 season was a good one. “All in all, I thought that this season went very well,” he […]
